YEARLY HIGH
5.3378 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.9285 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1472 CNY

2021 CAD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 5.3378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 4.9285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4093 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0873 to the December average rate of 4.9766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.3378 was down 0.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.3813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,689 CNY
2020 Average 25,733 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 24,642 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,046.52 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.3346
4.9441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to CNY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.1887, compared to 5.1056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1942 CNY (High: 5.1761 / Low: 4.9819). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0751 CNY (High: 5.3378 / Low: 5.2626).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1942
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 5.3021) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.0773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2247 (+4.43%).

2021 Avg (May) 5.3021
2020 Avg (May) 5.0773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1344 5.0213 5.0873
February 5.1603 5.0341 5.0917
March 5.2500 5.1028 5.1803
April 5.2718 5.1533 5.2178
May 5.3378 5.2626 5.3021
June 5.2997 5.1776 5.2532
July 5.2557 5.0906 5.1773
August 5.1823 5.0615 5.1410
September 5.1523 5.0456 5.0972
October 5.2059 5.0976 5.1608
November 5.1761 4.9819 5.0806
December 5.0348 4.9285 4.9766